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What To Do For Fluid Around The Heart And Enlarged Heart?
I had a heart attack about 7 yrs. ago, and have a defibulator. I have recently been diagnosed with fluid around the heart and an enlarged heart. I am 58 years old. What are the options now? I have high blood pressure but no diabetes. I am overweight and had starting a walking regeime but had to stop because ofvery shortness of breath.
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
Hello and welcome ...
Pericardial effusion and enlarged heart...
These are complications of a heart attack..the heart enlargement is due to heart failure..
You need admission in cardiology ward to drain the fluids around the heart.
Do an fresh echocardiography...
You will be better soon
Bye
Pericardial effusion and enlarged heart...
These are complications of a heart attack..the heart enlargement is due to heart failure..
You need admission in cardiology ward to drain the fluids around the heart.
Do an fresh echocardiography...
You will be better soon
Bye
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